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Ministry of Education
Union Education Minister virtually inauguratesthe newly built Diamond Jubilee Lecture Hall Complex of NIT Jamshedpur
Union Education Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ virtually inaugurated the newly built Diamond Jubilee Lecture Hall Complex of National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur today. Prof. Karunesh Kumar Shukla, Director, National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur and senior officials of the Ministry were present on the occasion. Prof. Karunesh Kumar Shukla gave his welcome speech to all the dignitaries’ presence over the dais as well as those connected through online mode.
While addressing the participants Shri Pokhriyal said that India in future will become leader in educational field and students from different countries would come to India for higher education like in the past era of Nalanda & Takshshila Universities. He wished that the students of CFTIs should endeavor to become entrepreneurs and generate employment thus leading to multifold development in resources for the nation. The Minister mentioned the contribution of several of alumni of the Institute who contributed in the development of the nation many ways and emphasized that these widespread alumni should be contacted and their knowledge, expertise and experience may be utilized for development of the Institute.
The Minister highlighted that Institute has adopted several local villages under the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan. He also expressed his desire to visit the same during post-COVID situation. He said the Institute has improved its NIRF rankings within such a short time under the able leadership of Prof. K. K. Shukla. He particularly mentined the research initiatives of the Faculty of the Deptt of Mathematics regarding his COVID- related joint project with the Ajman University, UAE.
The Minister expressed his happiness over the presence of state-of-the-art facilities in the Lecture Hall Complex like Ultra HD Projectors, Virtual Class Rooms, Smart Class Rooms, facilities for differently-abled students, proposed Griha rating, use of energy saving LED and Electrical fixtures etc. He was also very positive about the future role this complex would help the NIT Jamshedpur in fulfilling the objectives of the New Education Policy 2020, particularly in the area of Digital Education and Inclusive Education.
The inaugural ceremony ended with a Vote of Thanks from the incumbent Registrar, Prof. A. K. Choudhary.
Ministry of Finance
Public Sector Banks and eligible Private Sector Banks authorised to implement and operationalise Mahila Samman Savings Certificate, 2023
The Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, through an e-gazette notification issued on June 27, 2023, permitted all Public Sector Banks and eligible Private Sector Banks to implement and operationalise the Mahila Samman Savings Certificate, 2023. This aims at enabling enhanced access of the scheme for girls/women. With this, Mahila Samman Savings Certificate scheme will now be available for subscription in Post Offices, and eligible Scheduled Banks.
The scheme has been in operation since April 1, 2023 through the Department of Post.
The Central Government has made a number of efforts to secure the political, social, and economic advancement of women through a variety of planned initiatives. In continuation of these efforts, Mahila Samman Savings Certificate, 2023 scheme was announced in the Union Budget FY 2023-24 by the Central Government to provide financial security to every girl and woman in India.
Key Features of the Scheme.
- Provides attractive and secured investment option to all girls and women
- An account can be opened under this scheme on or before the March 31, 2025 for a tenure of two years
- The deposit made under MSSC will bear interest at the rate of 7.5% per annum which will be compounded quarterly. Therefore, the effective interest rate will be roughly 7.7 percent.
- Minimum of ₹1000 and any sum in multiple of 100 may be deposited within the maximum limit of ₹200,000.
- Maturity of the investment under this scheme is two years from the date of opening of the account under the scheme.
- It envisions flexibility not only in investment but also in partial withdrawal during the scheme tenor. The account holder is eligible to withdraw maximum up to 40% of the eligible balance in the scheme account.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President Greets people on the eve of Ugadi, Gudi Padava, Chaitra Sukladi & Cheti Chand
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has greeted the people on the joyous and auspicious occasion of ‘Ugadi, Gudi Padava, Chaitra Sukladi and Cheti Chand’. In a message, he said that all these festivals celebrated across the country with different names and customs, mark the beginning of traditional New Year and reflect the composite culture and rich heritage of our country. Ugadi marks the beginning of the New Year and brings new hope, new joy and happiness, he added.
Following is the text of Vice President’s message:
“I convey my warm greetings and best wishes to the people of our country on the joyous and auspicious occasion of ‘Ugadi, Gudi Padava, Chaitra Sukladi and Cheti Chand’.
Ugadi marks the beginning of the New Year and brings new hope, new joy and happiness.
All these festivals celebrated across the country with different names and customs, mark the beginning of traditional New Year and reflect the composite culture and rich heritage of our country.
May these festivals bring prosperity and happiness and the celebrations fill people's hearts with joy and contentment.”
Competition Commission of India
CCI approves the proposed combination involving Clariant Pigments Business and Heubach Business, such that the entity holding the resulting combined business will be controlled by SK Capital Partners, LP with Heubach Holding GmbH and Clariant AG holding minority stakes
The Competition Commission of India  approves proposed combination involving Clariant Pigments Business and Heubach Business, such that the entity holding the resulting combined business will be controlled by SK Capital Partners, LP with Heubach Holding GmbH and Clariant AG holding minority stakes
The Proposed Combination consists of the combination of the business of production and/or commercialization of organic pigments, pigment preparations and dyes, conducted by Colorants International, Colorants Solutions and their subsidiaries in various countries including India  and the business of the production, manufacturing, and trading of corrosion protection pigments as well as organic and inorganic colour pigments, hybrid pigments and pigment preparations, as carried out by Heubach and its subsidiaries in various countries including India , such that the entity holding the resulting combined business will be controlled indirectly by SKCP with Heubach and Clariant holding minority stakes.
Clariant is active in the production and distribution of specialty chemicals used in different applications and industries. Clariant globally operates in six main businesses:  Additives;  Catalysts;  Functional Minerals;  Industrial and Consumer Specialties;  Oil and Mining Services; and  Pigments.
In India, Clariant is present through four subsidiaries and one joint venture, namely Clariant India Limited, Clariant Chemicals India Limited, Süd-Chemie India Private Limited, Clariant Services India Private Limited and Clariant IGL Specialty Chemicals Private Limited
Heubach is a manufacturer of corrosion protection pigments as well as organic and inorganic colour pigments and pigment preparations. Heubach supplies its products for use in the paint, plastics, ink, and building industries, as well as for other applications.
In India, Heubach is present through two subsidiaries and one joint venture namely, Heubach Colour Private Limited, Heubach Pigment Private Limited and Heubach Toyo JV.
Lux Bidco is a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of SKCI V , incorporated for the purposes of the Proposed Combination. SKCP is a private investment firm focused on the specialty materials, chemicals and pharmaceuticals sectors.
In India, SKCP, through its affiliates, is engaged in the business of production and/ or sale of inorganic pigments, pigment preparations and dyes
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 189.23 Cr
Over 2.91 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 19,500
3,157 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.74%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 0.70%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 189.23 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,33,82,216 sessions.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 2.91 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10405286
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2nd Dose
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10018279
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Precaution Dose
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4826907
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18416017
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2nd Dose
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17542655
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Precaution Dose
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7676240
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Age Group 12-14 years
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|
1st Dose
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29184303
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2nd Dose
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7473238
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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58504051
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2nd Dose
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42470455
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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555807763
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2nd Dose
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478970571
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Precaution Dose
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182461
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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202939505
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2nd Dose
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188174408
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Precaution Dose
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597957
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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126879158
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2nd Dose
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117242958
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Precaution Dose
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15086135
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Precaution Dose
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2,83,69,700
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Total
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1,89,23,98,347
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 19,500. Active cases now constitute 0.05% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.74%. 2,723 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,25,38,976.
3,157 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 2,95,588 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 83.82 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 0.70% and the Daily Positivity rate is also reported to be 1.07%.
Ministry of Defence
Indian Coast Guard Advanced Light Helicopter Mk-III squadron, 840 Sqn , commissioned in Chennai
In a major boost to further strengthening the Coast Guard Region East, 840 Sqn , an Indian Coast Guard Advanced Light Helicopter  Mk-III squadron, was commissioned by DG Shri VS Pathania at ICG Air Station, Chennai on November 30, 2022. The commissioning of 840 Sqn  is indicative of the leap towards self-reliance in the field of helicopter manufacturing, in line with the government's vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’. It will provide a major fillip to the abilities of Indian Coast Guard in the security sensitive waters off Tamil Nadu and Andhra region.
The ALH Mk-III helicopters, indigenously manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited , features state-of-the-art equipment including advanced RADAR as well as Electro optical sensors, Shakti engines, full glass cockpit, high-intensity search light, advanced communication systems, automatic identification system as well as search-and-rescue homer. This feature enables the helicopter to undertake maritime reconnaissance as well as carry out search and rescue at extended ranges while operating from ships, both by day and night.
The aircraft has the ability to switch roles from an offensive platform with heavy machine gun to that of a benign one carrying a Medical Intensive Care Unit to facilitate transfer of critically ill patients. A total of 16 ALH Mk-III aircraft have been inducted in the Indian Coast Guard in a phased manner and four of these aircraft are positioned in Chennai. Since induction, the squadron has flown over 430 hours and conducted numerous operational missions.
Special Service and Features
Rozgar Mela: Union Minister of State Dr L Murugan to be the Chief Guest
The eighth tranche ceremony of the Rozgar Mela for recruitment to Central Government Departments will be held on 28th August at 9.00 am at the CRPF Group Centre, Pallippuram, Thiruvananthapuram. Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting & Fisheries Dr L Murugan will be the Chief Guest. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the National Rozgar Mela across the country at 10.30 am via video conferencing. Union Minister of State Dr L Murugan will then distribute the appointment letters to more than 400 selected candidates. The eighth phase of the Rozgar Mela is being organized by Union Ministry of Home Affairs. The aim of the Rozgar Mela is to provide central government jobs to 10 lakh people within a year.
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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Press Note No. 3 
Withdrawal of Press Note No. 17 
The Press Note No. 17  series regarding Environmental clearance of Industrial Licence- conditions of Letter of Intent/Industrial Licence, relates to pre-1991 period. After the Industrial Policy Resolution 1991, and considering various amendments made to Notification No. 477 dated 25th July, 1991 only the following four Industries are covered under compulsory licensing:
i. Cigars and Cigarettes of tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes
ii. Electronic aerospace and defence equipment
iii. Industrial Explosives
iv. Hazardous chemicals
As Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade is not issuing licence in any other case, this Press Note 17  has become irrelevant. Accordingly, this Press Note is withdrawn.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, New Delhi, 12th September 2019
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Cabinet approves proposal for leasing out of three airports viz. Ahmedabad, Lucknow and Mangaluru of Airports Authority of India through Public Private Partnership
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal for leasing out of three airports viz. Ahmedabad, Lucknow and Mangaluru of Airports Authority of India  through Public Private Partnership  to the highest bidder i.e. M/s. Adani Enterprises Ltd. who quoted the highest bid for these airports, for operation, management and development under PPP for a lease period of 50 years as per the terms and conditions of the bid documents.
Impact:
These projects will bring efficiency in delivery, expertise, enterprise and professionalism apart from harnessing the needed investments in the public sector. This will also result in enhanced revenues to the AAI, which may lead to further investment by AAI at Tier II and Tier III cities and economic development in these areas in terms of job creation and related infrastructure.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Kisan Suvidha Mobile App has over 10 lakh downloads till date: Narendra Singh Tomar
Kisan Suvidha Mobile App and Pusa Krishi Mobile App have 10,63,080 and 40,753 downloads respectively since their launch.
The following services and information are available on Kisan Suvidha Mobile application:
- Weather Forecast
- Extreme Weather Alert
- Market Price of commodities
- Dealers - Fertilizer, Seeds, Pesticide, Seeds etc.
- Plant protection for 12 major crops
- Agro advisories
- Soil Health card
- Soil testing labs
- Cold Stores &Godowns
- Vet Labs & Diagnostic Centres
- Crop Insurance
- Government Schemes
Pusa Krishi Mobile App disseminates information about the latest technologies developed by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute. Details of 185 technologies are available on Pusa Krishi Mobile App.
While Pusa Krishi Mobile App is available in two languages viz., Hindi and English, Kisan Suvidha Mobile application which was available in 7 languages viz. English, Hindi, Tamil, Gujarati, Oriya, Punjabi and Marathi, has recently been made available in two more languages viz. Bengla and Telugu.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Science & Technology
The DNA Technology  Regulation Bill – 2019 introduced in Lok Sabha
Union Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Harsh Vardhan introduced “The DNA Technology  Regulation Bill, 2019” today in the Lok Sabha. While introducing, the Union Minister said that this Bill is for the regulation of use and application of DNA technology for the purpose of establishing identity of missing persons, victims, offenders, under trials and unknown deceased persons.
The primary intended purpose of "The DNA Technology  Regulation Bill, 2019" is for expanding the application of DNA-based forensic technologies to support and strengthen the justice delivery system of the country. The utility of DNA based technologies for solving crimes, and to identify missing persons, is well recognized across the world. By providing for the mandatory accreditation and regulation of DNA laboratories, the Bill seeks to ensure that with the proposed expanded use of this technology in this country, there is also the assurance that the DNA test results are reliable, and furthermore that the data remain protected from misuse or abuse in terms of the privacy rights of our citizens.
The proposed legislation will empower the criminal justice delivery system by enabling the application of DNA evidence, which is considered the gold standard in crime investigations. Establishment of the National and Regional DNA Data Banks, as envisaged in the Bill, will assist in forensic investigations.
The proposed Bill will give fillip to the development of uniform code of practices in all laboratories involved in DNA testing throughout the country .This will aid in scientific up gradation and streamlining of the DNA testing activities in the country with appropriate inputs from the DNA Regulatory Board which would be set up for the purpose. It is expected that the expanded use of this scientifically driven technology would empower the existing justice delivery system.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
SC/ST candidates to get free stipendiary coaching at Nagpur
Office of the National Career Service Centre through its Coaching cum guidance Centre, Nagpur working under Directorate General of Employment & Training , Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India has appealed to educated unemployed candidates from Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes  community to avail the free-stipendiary coaching in typewriting, competitive Exam preparations & computer operations.
The free coaching includes special coaching in type-writing, Short-hand , General Awareness, General English & Computer operation. The duration of this training will be 11 Months. It is likely to commence from 1 September 2020. Education Qualification is minimum HSC passed while age limit is between 18 to 27 years. The amount of stipend is Rs. 1,000/- per month. Besides above training, there will be courses of 1 year duration related to software and hardware of computer. These coursers will require educational eligibility on the same line as above. The age limit for courses related to software and hardware of computer is between 18 to 30 years.
To get more details and for availing the benefits of these schemes, interested candidates can fill the form online on link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6gD7qe88Oio59N-d283XZ3b7ORp0fGfLcxdiit7o-9Cj4lw/viewform or contact Whatsapp number 9730645446 till 18 August 2020, informed P.S.Pachpor, Sub-regional Employment Officer, National Career Service Centre
President's Secretariat
President of India addresses India-Iceland Business Forum on the final day of his state visit to Iceland; says Iceland’s technological prowess and India’s scientific skills could embrace each other to drive the Fourth Industrial Revolution
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, addressed the India-Iceland Business Forum in Reykjavik, Iceland today .
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that India’s growth and commitment to sustainability and Iceland’s business strengths make for a natural partnership. Iceland’s capacity in the fields of geothermal energy, circular economy, financial services, fisheries, food processing, shipping, tourism and innovation are second to none. It is a pioneer in green technologies, be it carbon capture, energy efficient buildings or waste-to-wealth projects. Its economic success is a story that many would like to emulate. India’s transformative growth programmes and next-generation infrastructure projects present immense opportunities for Icelandic companies.
The President said that India’s growth and Iceland’s niche capacities complement each other. There is scope to enhance economic partnership in several areas - from trade, investment, services to research and innovation. Our bilateral trade figures are modest. But Indian market and Iceland’s business strengths can add significant numbers to them. Iceland can look at sourcing manufactured goods, fruits and vegetables, textiles, chemicals and engineering goods from India. There is a lot that can happen between India and Iceland in the pharma, healthcare and biotech space. Finance, hospitality and tourism services also present significant opportunities.
The President said that Iceland’s technological prowess and India’s scientific skills could embrace each other to drive the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the machine-intelligence age. Our Start-ups working on robotics, ecology and marine litter can be the potential anchors of our future engagement, in Iceland, India or in any other part of the world.
Later in the day, the President will meet Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir of Iceland at a working lunch hosted in his honour.
The President will leave for Switzerland – the second leg of his visit this afternoon.